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Growing Runner Beans

Slovenia

Slovenia

19/3/09
Planted in pots, put on windowsill inside

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

24/3/09
Eight small pots with one seed in each.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

9/4/09
Cute sprouts coming out.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

16/4/09
25 cm, 3-4 leaves

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

17/4/09
Put outside on the roof.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

23/4/09
Put into the ground on our allotment.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

30/4/09
The fence for gentle plants.
We asked some parents for help with the wire fence.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

7/5/09
Gentle plants resisting the wind and the sun

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

14/5/09
Daily watering and nourishing.
Instead of ridge or wigwam support
we decided to use the fishing net one.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

20/5/09
Some weeding has to be done
 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

21/5/09
Straight rows of proud beans
 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

28/5/09
Despite a heavy storm and hail,
the plants are well and sound

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

9/6/09
The beans have grown tall, are well-leaved and sound.

 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

16/6/09
Students of 8th class work hard every week
to weed the allotment and water the plants.
 


growth of runner beans in Slovenia

23/6/09
Incredibly tall and blossomed plants.

 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

30/6/09
More and more blossoms are there
on each plant day after day.

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

06/07/2009
We could see first bean pods.
And yet more to come due to numerous flowers.

 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

07/08/2009
Almost all flowers have turned into bean pods

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

08/08/2009
Ready for harvesting
 

growth of runner beans in Slovenia

09/09/2009
Still blooming and growing…
 

 

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